Turkey Pumpkin Chili - Naturally Gluten-Free

This recipe is adapted from several other recipes, using dried beans, which I prefer using over canned beans. Dried beans expand when cooked. It is best to get started on this recipe in the morning if using dried beans to make sure they are tender in time to assemble and cook the whole dish by dinner time.

2-3 cups dried kidney beans
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can diced tomatoes
16 oz. pumpkin purée

1 lb. ground turkey
1 cup frozen corn (optional)
1 1/2 cup water 
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
2-3 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
dash of black pepper

1.      Place dried kidney beans in the crock pot in the morning and cook on high for 3 hours. Rinse and drain around noon, then return them to the crock pot and add the remaining ingredients.

3.      Cook on high for 3-4 hour more. Serve with Frito's corn chips and grated cheddar cheese.